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The Play Patch tiney home

Katherine

from £8.50 p/h

I have an inclusive approach to childcare that is centred about the individual children within my care. I have a warm and caring environment where children can flourish and experience a range of activities. My setting is based in an area with access to a lot of amazing places such as zoos, farms and local play groups.

I have an inclusive approach to childcare that is centred about the individual children within my care. I have a warm and...

Ages cared for

Babies, Toddlers, Pre-schoolers and School age

What to expect

Flat
Supervised eating area
Comfortable sleeping area
Child’s personal storage area
Reading area
Near public transport

Who's at the setting

Katherine

tiney childminder

As a mother of two boys, I am passionate about working with families to create warm environments for children. I have experience with children aged 0-5 within private nurseries.

Experience
Preschool manager: 1 year and 11 months, Assistant unit manager toddlers: 5 years, Nursery practitioner: 3 years
Qualifications
BA in Early Childhood Studies

Care requirements

tiney is an Ofsted Registered Childminder Agency, read our Ofsted report

DBS checked and verified, including all household members over 16

Paediatric First Aid trained in accordance with Ofsted requirements

EYFS practitioner in the social and educational development of 0-5 year olds

Verified in person by Ofsted registered Childminder Agency, tiney

GP health check completed for the childminder to assess suitability to work with children

Fully trained by tiney in Safeguarding, Food Hygiene, FGM and Duty to prevent

Location

My setting is based just off the M25 with access to a large range of different country parks, parks and zoos to explore. There are amazing local facilities with play groups and a local farm in walking distance.

My setting is based just off the M25 with access to a large range of different country parks, parks and zoos to explore. There...

Transport connections

Train station
4 mins drive
Bus stop
5 mins walk

School runs

St Paul’s C of E Primary School

Things to do nearby

Bike track
Children's centres
Farm
Forest
Library
Museum
Nature walks
Picnics
Playground
Play Groups

Places we like to visit

Langleybury children’s farm

15 mins walk

A lovely small children’s farm with hands on experiences in walking distance

Whipsnade zoo

26 mins drive

An amazing zoo to explore a large range of animals

Leavesden country park

5 mins drive

An amazing local country park

Langleybury children’s farm

15 mins walk

A lovely small children’s farm with hands on experiences in walking distance

Whipsnade zoo

26 mins drive

An amazing zoo to explore a large range of animals

Reviews

Anastasia

“Katie has always been a great role model to our daughter and I couldn’t be more grateful for all of her support, care and love she has shown over the last two years. Katie has been her safe space and always knew she was there for her. I can’t thank her enough for the care she has taken and will always be grateful for everything she has done.”

Anastasia

How tiney compares to other childcare options

tiney childminder

nurseries

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Fair Pricing

Clear rates for school and unsociable hours

Funded hours

Access to government funded childcare hours

Inspected

Fully checked, vetted and inspected at least once a year

	tiney	nursery	nannies
Fair Pricing
Clear rates for school and unsociable hours
Funded hours
Access to government funded childcare hours
Inspected
Fully checked, vetted and inspected at least once a year